Research article | Open Access
International Journal of Contemporary Approaches in Education 2024, Vol. 3(2) 152-166
Perception of Social Studies Teachers on Value Education for Character Development among Junior Secondary Schools Students in North-Central Nigeria
pp. 152 - 166 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/ijcae.2024.1100.5
Publish Date: December 30, 2024 | Single/Total View: 14/25 | Single/Total Download: 22/30
Abstract
The study investigated the perception of Social Studies teachers on value education for character development among junior secondary schools students in North-Central Nigeria. Five objectives and research questions, as well as four null hypotheses raised. A 37-item researchers designed questionnaire tagged 'Social Studies Teachers' Perception on Values Education for Character Development (SSTPVDCD)'' was used as an instrument for data collection. The Descriptive Survey Method adopted for the study. The study population comprised of 3,008 Social Studies teachers in North-central Nigeria. To take care of other variables such as gender and educational qualification, the researcher adopted Stratified and Simple Random Sampling techniques to sample the 346 Social Studies teachers in the selected secondary schools in North-central Nigeria. Experts in Social Studies and Tests and Measurement validated the instrument. Tests re-test method used to carry out the Reliability test of the Instrument where a coefficient value of 0.76 obtained. Frequency, percentage, means, independent t-test and ANOVA statistical tools were used for data analysis. The result showed that there is an agreement in the Perception of the Social Studies Teachers on the Importance of Values Education for Character Development among Junior Secondary School Students. Findings from the study also showed that gender and location of Social Studies teachers had no influence on the Perception of Social Studies Teachers on Importance of Values Education for Character Development among Junior Secondary Schools Students in North- Central Nigeria. The findings recommended among other things that Social Studies teachers present in the classroom need training to acquire various instructional skills in their approach to values education. There is a need to enhance knowledge and awareness among Social Studies teachers of how social, educational and personal values have impact on the work of schools.
Keywords: Attitude, Character development, Instructional strategies, Self- efficacy, Values education
APA 7th edition
Omiyefa, M.O., & Salawu, S.O. (2024). Perception of Social Studies Teachers on Value Education for Character Development among Junior Secondary Schools Students in North-Central Nigeria. International Journal of Contemporary Approaches in Education, 3(2), 152-166. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijcae.2024.1100.5
Harvard
Omiyefa, M. and Salawu, S. (2024). Perception of Social Studies Teachers on Value Education for Character Development among Junior Secondary Schools Students in North-Central Nigeria. International Journal of Contemporary Approaches in Education, 3(2), pp. 152-166.
Chicago 16th edition
Omiyefa, Muraina Olugbenga and Saheed Olagbenro Salawu (2024). "Perception of Social Studies Teachers on Value Education for Character Development among Junior Secondary Schools Students in North-Central Nigeria". International Journal of Contemporary Approaches in Education 3 (2):152-166. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijcae.2024.1100.5
- Adedayo, A. (2016). Students' perception of character education and social values for greater productivity. Nigerian Journals of Social Studies 19 (2), 50- 56. [Google Scholar]
- Adeyemi, B. A & Falade, D. (2015) Civic Education in Nigeria's one hundred years of existence: Problems and Prospect. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies. 6(1), 113-118. [Google Scholar]
- Adeyemi, B. (2016). Stakeholders’ perceptions of the relevance of multi-cultural education in the Nigerian educational system. Nigerian Journal of Social Studies. 19 (1), 101 - 119. [Google Scholar]
- Akinola, D. B. (2011). Globalizing the school curriculum for national development. Abuja [Google Scholar]
- International Journal of Education and Management Science. 1 (1), 194 - 200. [Google Scholar]
- Akinola, D. B. (2014). Teachers’ perception of civic education curriculum as a tool for developing responsible citizen. Nigerian Journal of Social Studies, 125-137. [Google Scholar]
- Akinola, D. B. (2011). Teachers' assessment of contribution of social studies curriculum in achieving milllenium development goals in North Central Zone, Nigeria. pp. 5-60. [Google Scholar]
- Danaladi, E. N. (2014). Principles and practice of Social Studies. Abuja: Chartered Graphic Press. [Google Scholar]
- Danladi, E. N. (2011). Civic education as citizenship mission. Nigerian Journal of Social Studies, 14 (2), 50- 61. [Google Scholar]
- Danladi, E & Jarimi, M. (2011). Theory and practice of Social Studies curriculum in Nigeria. Abuja: Chartered Graphic Press [Google Scholar]
- Falade, D. (2016). Problems and prospects of teaching religion and national values in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Social Studies. 19 (2), 41 - 66. [Google Scholar]
- Federal Government of Nigeria (2004). The compulsory free universal basic education and other related matters Act. Lagos: Government Printer. [Google Scholar]
- Federal Republic of Nigeria (2004). National economic empowerment and development strategy (NEEDs), Abuja. Perfect Printers Limited [Google Scholar]
- Federal Republic of Nigeria, F. (2004). National policy on education. Abuja: NERDC. [Google Scholar]
- Fred, C. &. (2008). Writing a successful thesis or dissertation. United Kingdom: Corwin Press. [Google Scholar]
- Ikwumelu, S., & Mbag, E. &. (2015). Social Studies and the need for value based education in Nigeria. British Journal of Education.3 (11), 63 - 64. [Google Scholar]
- Jimoh, A. S., Akinrolabu, O. A. & Ibhafidon, H. E (2017). A survey of teachers’ lesson [Google Scholar]
- preparation for Social Studies instruction in South Western Nigeria studies in education. [Google Scholar]
- Journal of the Faculty of Education, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. [Google Scholar]
- Mezieobi, B. A. (2014). Classroom management and teaching of Social Studies. Journal of Education and Practice, 62-69. [Google Scholar]
- Mezieobi, D. (2008). Social Studies as an instrument for building sustainable democratic values in Nigeria. Bassey Andah Journal. 1, 45 - 58. [Google Scholar]
- Mezieobi, D. I & Ezegbe, B. N. (2012). The challenges of Social Studies for effective teacher preparation and implementation of the universal basic education programme in Nigeria Junior Secondary Schools. Nsukka Nigeria: David Publishing. [Google Scholar]
- Meziobi, D. & Oyeoku, E. (2012). The challenges of Social Studies Educators for effective teacher preparation and implementation of the universal basic education [Google Scholar]
- programme in Nigerian junior secondary schools. USA-China Education Review. B, (11), 947 - 955. [Google Scholar]
- Mezieobi, K A. (2014). Classroom management and teaching of Social Studies. Journal of Education and Practice, 62-69. [Google Scholar]
- Mezieobi, K. (2017). Essays on Social Studies. Owerri Nigeria: Christopher Katukoma Publishing Company. [Google Scholar]
- Mezieobi, K. A. & Mezieobi S. A. (2015). Evaluation in Social Studies: The substance. Owerri Nigeria: Priscilla Omama Publishers [Google Scholar]
- Muhammed, K. O. (2017) Teachers’ perception of values clarification strategies for students learning and understanding of skills in Social Studies in Nigeria. [Google Scholar]
- Unpublished PhD thesis, University of Nigeria. [Google Scholar]
- National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools (2000), Global perspectives: [Google Scholar]
- A framework for global education in Australian schools. Retrieved2011from//ttp://www.valueseducation.all/values. 20/5/2010. [Google Scholar]
- NERDC (2007). Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council: [Google Scholar]
- National Minimum Standard for ECCE in Nigeria by UNICEF. [Google Scholar]
- Nworgu, B. (2010). Educational research: Basic issues and methodology. Abuja. [Google Scholar]
- Obaje A. F. & Olatunde F.A, (2016). Students’ perception of character education and social values for greater productivity in Social Studies. Nigerian Journal of Social Studies, 19, 50-6 [Google Scholar]
- Okoh, N. (2012). Reinforcing values reorientation for national development. [Google Scholar]
- Nigerian Academic Forum. 23 (1), 1 - 9. [Google Scholar]
- Oladiti, A. A. (2019). Boosting Social Studies teaching through global best practices for tackling corruption and materialism in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Social Studies, 33-54 [Google Scholar]
- Raliya, M. (2012). Effectiveness of values clarification counselling in minimizing value conflicts among secondary school students. Nigerian Journal of Social Studies. 15(1), 88 - 99. [Google Scholar]
